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Oakland Raiders Confirm CJ Wilson SigningJust Blog Baby (blog)After adding Dan Williams in 2015 NFL Free Agency, the Oakland Raiders will be keeping their depth on the defensive line as they will be retaining a serviceable role player at defensive lineman by confirming the signing of CJ Wilson to an extension on …Boom or Bust: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqgt5 via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game Preview, PredictionRantSportsOne of the most heated rivalries in the Western Conference will get another installment when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Warriors recently clinched their 60th win of the season, demonstrating once …Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Can’t Stop […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1EtqgsW via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry named Western Conference Player of …abc7news.comGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) points after making a basket against the New York Knicks during an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., March 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). KGO. Monday, March 30, 2015 02:09PM. OAKLAND, Calif.Stephen Curry Named Western Conference Player […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWRcp via IFTTT

One NFL-to-Los Angeles scenario that’s gaining steam has the Oakland Raiders …Business InsiderAs the NFL moves closer to returning to Los Angeles, the dominos are falling in a way that has some speculating that the Oakland Raiders could end up in St. Louis when all is said and done. At this point, it appears inevitable […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqdxp via IFTTT

Berkeley residents complain about ‘horrible’ water tasteBerkeleysideEBMUD usually draws the drinking water for the majority of its customers from the bottom of Pardee Reservoir, about 100 miles east of Berkeley, according to Abby Figueroa, a spokeswoman for EBMUD. But on Thursday, the water district started taking …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWTB4 via IFTTT

3 Food Initiatives That Could Transform West Oakland’s Food DesertKQEDFounded in 2003 with the mission of improving West Oakland’s health and economy through the local food system, People’s Grocery is now host to a dizzying array of programs, from foodways education for local kids to subsidized CSA boxes and farmers … …read more From:: West […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Etqdxb via IFTTT

Kendall Graveman has another terrific outing for A’sSFGateBriefly: Jesse Hahn, who will start Oakland’s second game of the season, will work in a Triple-A game Wednesday while presumptive long-relief man Jesse Chavez starts the A’s game against the Angels. … Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who had entered the …Kendall Graveman impressive again for Oakland A’sEureka Times […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1IKWTB0 via IFTTT

Oakland: Pair charged in 2011 slayings of cousinsContra Costa TimesPolice said Greenwood and Crouseite were cousins and that Greenwood and Puckett were acquainted. Greenwood, who was living in Oroville at the time, had come to Oakland where he used to live to attend a baby shower for his fiancee. His cousin was in …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJu3A via IFTTT

Berkeley’s sensible approach to housing demand: secondary unitsSan Francisco ChronicleFinding creative, cost-efficient ways to increase Berkeley’s housing stock certainly won’t satisfy regional demand for affordable housing, but it shines a path on alternatives to rent-control ordinances whose impacts have been nullified by sheer market … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJsZF via IFTTT

Concord: Coming soon to a theater near you — beer and wineSan Jose Mercury NewsSeveral small theaters in the Bay Area serve food and alcohol, including Oakland’s New Parkway Theater, Rialto Cinemas Cerrito in El Cerrito and the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in San Francisco. Moviegoers also may purchase wine, beer and cocktails at …and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1DmJsZz via IFTTT

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Teaching About Policing and Race in AmericaHuffington PostNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton officially suspended “Stop and Frisk” implemented by their predecessors, although some New York civil rights activists believed they were still being used. Similar police … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/19Bzl5e via IFTTT

Participating VC firms representing $10 billion in assets-under-management to join tech startups, veteran tech founders, civic leaders and press in Oakland, CA for second annual event. A rich array of content and expert  speakers  await attendees at this year’s Vator Splash conference in Oakland, California. The tech startup competition and educational event for entrepreneurs, investors and the tech and business community will pair founders of some of the hottest tech companies, venture capital and civic leaders for two days of breakout sessions, keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions. Marking its second year in Oakland, Vator Splash takes place April 22-23 at the  Kaiser Center  at Lake Merritt and at the  Port Workspaces  in the city’s lauded Uptown neighborhood – an increasingly popular home for startups, as well a larger tech firms such as Pandora. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will welcome attendees with opening remarks. Founded by former award-winning journalist Bambi

New luxury apartments, small inn break ground in Berkeley CountyCharleston Post CourierDevelopers have broken ground on a new 266- unit luxury waterfront apartment complex in Berkeley County. The site also will include an 18-room boutique-style inn and grand event lawn. Charleston-based Kassinger Development Group and Richardson … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn93Wj via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones Bulks Up At Jay Glazer’s GymJust Blog Baby (blog)Taiwan Jones has been an interesting figure within the Oakland Raiders organization since coming from small school prominence to the NFL. Moving from running back to cornerback in Oakland while remaining as one of the league’s best special teams …Raiders Taiwan Jones […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BDzPP8 via IFTTT

UC Berkeley student missing, last seen by USCKABC-TV$50K reward offered to find UC Berkeley student missing after USC frat party. $50K reward offered to find UC Berkeley student missing after USC frat party. A 19-year-old University of California, Berkeley student has been reported missing and was last …Police search for UC Berkeley student reported missing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn90Kj via IFTTT

Lacrosse Box ScoreCal Athletics9 14 – 23 Weather: sunny, clear, 60s CAL…………….. 4 2 – 6 Cornell SCORING: GOALS: Toppe,Lindsay 7; Dickson,Amie 3; Mattyasovszky,Olivia 3; Ellis,Catherine 2; Gilbert,Kristy 2; Hefner,Sarah 2; Coffy,Joey 1; Reed,Taylor 1; Baker,Meredith 1 … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BDzNGO via IFTTT

Low tech locks solve meter issuePrinceton Daily ClarionOAKLAND CITY— Although the world has moved into the digital era, the Oakland City Common Council learned that sometimes the oldest, most simple measures can remedy some of the most technologically sophisticated issues. Since switching over to its … …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn90Kf via IFTTT

Businesses, workers adjusting to Oakland’s higher minimum wageSanta Cruz SentinelA report from UC Berkeley’s Labor Center last year estimated more than 30,000 workers in Oakland would be directly affected by the minimum wage increase. Between 9,000 and 14,000 more workers could see their wages indirectly increased because of a … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BDzNGM via IFTTT

StubHub files suit against WarriorsESPNIn what could prove to be a landmark case in the sports ticket marketplace, StubHub filed a lawsuit against the Golden State Warriors and Ticketmaster in the northern district of California on Sunday, accusing the two of conspiring to create an illegal …StubHub sues Ticketmaster, Golden State Warriors, in battle of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn90K7 via IFTTT

A passionate volunteer offers free hiking tours through Oakland’s redwoodsOakland LocalFor those who live in the Oakland flatlands, there’s little respite from the constant grind of city life. Many residents, especially those who rely on public transit, lack the resources to escape urbanity and enjoy Northern California’s wilderness … …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1BDzNGI via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Only Have One Choice With the Draft’s Fourth PickGolden Gate SportsOrdinarily, when ESPN’s Mel Kiper says you should do something, you generally want to do the opposite of whatever that something is. In this case though, Reggie McKenzie and the Oakland Raiders are going to have to bite the bullet and agree with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1Mn93FX via IFTTT

AC Transit appears to be a managerial mess: it’s Chief Financial Officer, Lewis J. Clinton, is accused of stealing money from one of Oakland’s most prominent churches, and it’s General Manager, David Armijo, abruptly resigned. In the case of the latter, the episode is deja vu for his previous employer. David Armijo resigned from AC […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1yrO9d0 via IFTTT

David Armijo Resigned From AC Transit Over Same Problem He Had At HART Florida - Video David Armijo Resigned From AC Transit Over Same Problem He Had At HART Florida David Armijo resigned from AC Transit in Oakland on March 25th and before the AC Transit Board could meet to fire him over accusations of brash behavior. AC Transit should have read the accounts of what led to his being fired by HART, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, where he was CEO, in 2011. In reports David Armijo was described by whistleblower David Persaud as "Hostile and defensive with a nasty temper". On top of that Armijo's travel and expense record, and hiring practices and use of time were questioned. The HART Board grilled Armijo in the same way the AC Transit Board was about to before he jumped ship. So it's apparent that rather than face a déjà moment, Armijo said 'fuck it' and left AC Transit. The question is why did AC Transit ignore this? via IFTTT http://ift.tt/

Women's Bodybuilding Is A $5 Billion Industry - Video Women's Bodybuilding Is A $5 Billion Industry Women's Bodybuilding is at a crossroads. At a time when more women than ever are competing in organized sports, and participating in fitness, and not fearing to show their biceps and present a strong female image, it seems the sport is under attack. The Arnold Classic stopped holding true women's bodybuilding contests. Female bodybuilders are not fairly compensated for their efforts at building their bodies. Moreover, they turn to paid website chatrooms, not out of any effort to meet their fans but for money and don't enjoy the interaction. Corporations don't flock to put their brand behind FBBs for money. The fact is all of that could change if FBBs ran themselves as a business. companies don't sports FBBs because no one approaches them with a promotional proposal. Many women sign exclusive contracts with men who take photos of them , and don't do anyth

Amanda Knox Not Guilty Says Italian Supreme Court - Video Amanda Knox Not Guilty Says Italian Supreme Court The Italian Supreme Court refused to hear the murder case involving Amanda Knox, and threw it out of court. That means she is finally done with this silly nightmare of an issue that saw her found guilty, then in jail for four years, then out of jail after she was found not guilty, only to have the whole deal retried again, and sen to the Italian Supreme Court. Nuts. Amanda did not kill Meredith Kercher. Visit our blog Zennie62.com here: http://ift.tt/1d6iMwr via IFTTT http://ift.tt/19f0vyR

SPECTRE 007 James Bond Trailer Review - Video SPECTRE 007 James Bond Trailer Review The trailer for SPECTRE 007, the latest James Bond movie, has been released and appears smartly on the front page of YouTube. The trailer's mood is dark, historic, and intense. Starting with a box given to Bond (Daniel Craig) by Ms Moneypenny (Naomi Harris) it is strangely punctuated by the appearance of the Aston Martin DB10, specially made for the film. The man in the black and white photo that Bond holds is Mr. Hinks, played by Dave Bautista. And at the end we are in a dark room of people and a group at the head table and presiding over all is the shadowy figure of Chistophe Waltz. Is he Blofeld? Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1DenXtM

It Follows Movie Review By Zennie Abraham - Video It Follows Movie Review by Zennie Abraham It Follows is a creative but annoying horror movie that I walked out on. The film, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, had its star Maika Monroe's character Jay acting silly. She is chased by some thing after having sex with a douche dude who then drugs her and ties her up and tells her about a curse he passed on to her after sex. I loved the actors and characters but one too many dumb scenes just pissed me off. Why can't Jay stay in the classroom where it's safe? Why can't she punch the fuck out of one of the things following her? Why does she have to run when she doesn't. Maybe I will see it again but then if I do it will only be to see Maika Monroe. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1MeoSOZ

To Visit Oakland And Allison Best On The Super Bowl - Video This is my video blog response to Visit Oakland President Allison Best's blog commentary at Zennie62.com. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1xG3jAx

Oakland A's Stadium 365 Estuary Park Project - D'Sjon Dixon, Rick Tripp - Video Oakland A's Stadium 365 Estuary Park Project - D'Sjon Dixon, Rick Tripp Zennie62 talked with D'Sjon Dixon, the creator and architect of the exciting Stadium 365 Estuary Park Oakland As Stadium Proposal and his developer Rick Tripp in what is the first video interview and the longest one so far. It's also the first Zennie62 YouTube video that is a recorded three way conversation, thanks to Skype: D'Sjon Dixon is at his office in San Francisco; Rick Tripp is in Sacramento, and Zennie Abraham is in Suburban Atlanta Georgia. D’Sjon Dixon is an architect with SGPA Architecture and Planning. His idea and drawings for a baseball stadium for the A's has been in existence since 2013, but it took on steam when Dixon met and formed a friendship with real estate developer Rick Tripp, the Owner, Tripp Development. Dixon's stadium website is at Stadium365.com. Dixon's idea is for

Germanwings Airbus A320 Crash; Airbus Is Safe - Video Germanwings Airbus A320 Crash : Airbus Is Safe The Airbus A320 is one of the safest and most reliable planes ever made. The crash of the Germanwings A320 should not be taken as an indication of any problems with the Airbus model. I personally enjoy flying on the A320 and look forward to doing so in the future. via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1IC92YY

Andreas Lubitz Germanwings Pilot Suicide Unthinkable - Video Andreas Lubitz Germanwings Pilot Suicide Unthinkable I am still in disbelief that Andreas Lubitz the Germanwings pilot committed suicide and homicide by crashing the 149-passenger Airbus A320. But he did. How can be avoided is the application of some kind of artificial intelligence to take back control of the plane. What do you think? via IFTTT http://ift.tt/1F05UVA